Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat vs Variable-backed Frog

Nephelomys nimbosus compared with Pulchrana signata

Key Differences

• Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat is Vulnerable while Variable-backed Frog is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat	Variable-backed Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Cricetidae	Ranidae
Genus	Nephelomys	Pulchrana
Species	Nephelomys nimbosus	Pulchrana signata

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat and Variable-backed Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

VU — Vulnerable

Variable-backed Frog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat	Variable-backed Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Golden-bellied Rice Rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Variable-backed Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.